These 3 California beaches are among 'best' in US, according to Tripadvisor
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LOS ANGELES - If you're looking to have some fun in the sun at one of the "best beaches" in the U.S., it turns out you don't have to travel too far to experience some of the best.
Tripadvisor just released its annual list of "Best of the Best Beaches" in America, and three California beaches made the cut.
The beaches are: La Jolla Cove in San Diego (#4), Coronado Beach in San Diego (#23), and Santa Monica State Beach (#18) in Santa Monica.
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Siesta Beach in Siesta Key, Florida took the top spot on the list due to its white sand, clear water, Instagram-worthy sunset, and plentiful shops and restaurants nearby. Tripadvisor also noted the beach's easy access via public transit and wheelchair accessibility.
Now, if you want to kick things up a notch and visit one of the world's best beaches, be prepared to travel outside the Golden State.
Elafonissi Beach in Greece, Banana Beach in Thailand, and Eagle Beach in Aruba were among the top contenders.
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The Source: Information for this story is from TripAdvisor.